From unemployment and years of struggling with mental health and addiction challenges, to becoming a leader in the lived experience workforce, Shelwin Khan shares his remarkable journey into peer support.

In this episode of the Authentic Leadership Podcast, Shelwin speaks openly about finding purpose through lived experience, the realities of rebuilding confidence after long-term unemployment, and why peer support has transformed his life. He also discusses the growing professionalisation of the peer workforce, the importance of training and volunteering, and what employers are looking for when hiring peer support workers.

This conversation offers hope for anyone considering a career in peer support and provides an honest look at both the rewards and challenges of walking alongside others on their recovery journeys.

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